Congress Rep. Sewell releases statement on Trump administration’s closure of 100 IRS offices "This administration is hellbent on destroying our progress," Sewell said. Staff16 hours ago
Courts Former Alabama jail administrator charged with federal civil rights violation The indictment alleges former Crenshaw County Jail administrator Christian Alexander Porter assaulted a handcuffed and compliant inmate. StaffJanuary 29, 2025
News Red Level Strategies expands external, government, and public affairs practice Green most recently served as the director of legislative and external affairs for the Alabama Department of Public Health. StaffJanuary 29, 2025
National Alabama organizations scramble after attempted pause on federal grants Many legal experts say the pause is an illegal impoundment and compromises Congress’s constitutional “power of the purse.” Chance PhillipsJanuary 29, 2025
Congress Senator Britt leads bipartisan push for Maternal Health Awareness Day “Improving maternal care is not a red or blue issue. It’s an American issue,” Senator Britt said. StaffJanuary 28, 2025
State PARCA: Alabama tax collections per capita remain among lowest in the nation Alabama ranks near the bottom in per capita tax collections, relying on high sales taxes and low property taxes. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 28, 2025
News Rep. Sewell’s statement on reinstatement of Tuskegee Airmen in Air Force curriculum “Throughout the next four years, we as Americans will need to remain especially vigilant against attacks on Black history," Sewell said. StaffJanuary 28, 2025
State Troy University to host celebration of Rosa Parks’ life and legacy The event will include free admission to the museum and special programs honoring Parks’ life and legacy. Alex JobinJanuary 28, 2025
Congress U.S. Sens. Katie Britt, Thom Tillis introduce Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act The introduction of this legislation comes on the heels of Congress passing Britt’s Laken Riley Act. StaffJanuary 28, 2025
Governor Ivey makes appointments for district judgeship and district attorney positions Ivey filled vacancies in the 17th, 28th and 35th judicial circuits. Jacob HolmesJanuary 28, 2025
National After uproar, Tuskegee Airmen video to be added to Air Force training The removal of a video about the Tuskegee Airmen drew sharp criticism after it was removed as part of Trump's DEI ban. Josh MoonJanuary 27, 2025